{"id":4215,"date":"2019-11-26T16:44:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T16:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faithbeliefforum.org\/?p=4215"},"modified":"2020-06-24T16:21:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T15:21:37","slug":"faith-belief-community-awards-celebrate-vital-work-of-londons-diverse-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faithbeliefforum.org\/faith-belief-community-awards-celebrate-vital-work-of-londons-diverse-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Faith & Belief Community Awards celebrate vital work of London\u2019s diverse communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

London\u2019s unsung heroes were celebrated at the London Faith & Belief Community Awards ceremony on Tuesday 26 November. These local heroes are from many different backgrounds and communities, but all have been inspired by their faiths or beliefs to make a positive difference in their area. 40 projects were given awards in categories ranging from inspiring youth and supporting women to peace and reconciliation.<\/p>\n

The Awards are an initiative of the Faith & Belief Forum, a leading interfaith organisation, supported by Her Majesty\u2019s Lord Lieutenant of Greater London\u2019s Council on Faith. The Awards were set up to shine a light on the inspiring work done by ordinary people to make London a city where everyone belongs and feels welcome. Each winning project is given \u00a3500 to further their work.<\/p>\n

The award ceremony at the Royal Society of Medicine brought together many people from across London who work for harmony and inclusion in their communities. In addition to the 40 projects given awards, the achievements of inspiring individuals were recognised, and the great work of a further 60+ projects highlighted.<\/p>\n

Phil Champain, the Director of the Faith & Belief Forum, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cAt a time when there is so much division in society, it is more important than ever to celebrate those who work to bring people together. The individuals and organisations celebrated at the London Faith & Belief Community Awards provide vital services that often go unrecognised. Their work helps ensure that people of all backgrounds and beliefs feel welcome and safe in this great city.\u201d<\/p>\n

David Dangoor DL, Chair of the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London’s Council, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe projects recognised are really the cohesive force of London. The standard and ingenuity of their work is outstanding and we are greatly impressed by the dedication and attentiveness of those involved to meet the needs of their community. Through this event we witness the power faith and belief groups generate in the civic life of London.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information: <\/strong>philip@faithbeliefforum.org<\/a>
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Notes for editors<\/h3>\n

Full list of award-winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health and Wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) \u2013 Newham<\/li>\n
  • Mael Gael Multicultural Community Project \u2013 Ealing<\/li>\n
  • London Non-Religious Pastoral Care Team \u2013 Islington<\/li>\n
  • Croydon Association for Pastoral Care in Mental Health (APCMH) \u2013 Croydon<\/li>\n
  • Caritas St Joseph’s \u2013 Barnet<\/li>\n
  • Growbaby and Kingston Vineyard \u2013 Kingston upon Thames<\/li>\n
  • Chizuk \u2013 Hackney<\/li>\n
  • Christian Kitchen \u2013 Waltham Forest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Improving access to services<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Barnet Refugee Service \u2013 Barnet<\/li>\n
    • Testing Faith \u2013 Hammersmith and Fulham<\/li>\n
    • Shree Jalaram Mandir and Community Centre \u2013 Ealing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Inspiring Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Jagruti: Awakening \u2013 Brent<\/li>\n
      • Basics of Sikhi Sunday Katha \u2013 Bexley<\/li>\n
      • Maternal Aid Association (Maa) \u2013 Southwark<\/li>\n
      • Angell Delight Community Centre \u2013 Lambeth<\/li>\n
      • Running with the Vision project \u2013 Enfield<\/li>\n
      • Moishe House London \u2013 Brent<\/li>\n
      • Triangoals \u2013 Barking and Dagenham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Interfaith Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Bexley Interfaith Forum \u2013 Bexley<\/li>\n
        • Barnet Multi-Faith Forum \u2013 Barnet<\/li>\n
        • Open Iftar \u2013 Camden<\/li>\n
        • Conservative Muslim Forum \u2013 Westminster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Peace and reconciliation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Forgotten Heroes 14-19 Foundation \u2013 Hammersmith and Fulham<\/li>\n
          • Imaan LGBTQI Muslim Support \u2013 Tower Hamlets<\/li>\n
          • Power the Fight \u2013 Lewisham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Promoting inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • BARKA UK \u2013 Redbridge<\/li>\n
            • Black and Muslim in Britain \u2013 Camden<\/li>\n
            • Yog Foundation \u2013 Bexley<\/li>\n
            • Sarbat \u2013 Islington<\/li>\n
            • African Portuguese Speaking Community \u2013 Newham<\/li>\n
            • Naz Legacy Foundation, Diversity Programme \u2013 Wandsworth<\/li>\n
            • Speak Street \u2013 Camden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Supporting Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Selam Conversation \u2013 Croydon<\/li>\n
              • Nisa-Nashim \u2013 Camden<\/li>\n
              • Muslimah Sports Association \u2013 Redbridge<\/li>\n
              • Hillingdon Asian Women Group \u2013 Hillingdon<\/li>\n
              • Hear Women Foundation \u2013 Westminster<\/li>\n
              • Women in Mosques Development Programme \u2013 Tower Hamlets<\/li>\n
              • Roshni-2 Project \u2013 Waltham Forest<\/li>\n
              • All Women\u2019s Network \u2013 Barking and Dagenham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Inspirational Individuals<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Pastor Isaac Attram \u2013 Greenwich<\/li>\n
                • Iatedal Jawad \u2013 Brent<\/li>\n
                • James Leachman \u2013 Ealing<\/li>\n
                • Ruth Finkel \u2013 Brent<\/li>\n
                • Rev Herbert Aparanga \u2013 Greenwich<\/li>\n
                • Dr Harjinder Kaur \u2013 Westminster<\/li>\n
                • Ani Barbara Shannon \u2013 Lambeth<\/li>\n
                • Shailen Patel \u2013 Harrow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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